Today in History - October 1

Today in History - October 1

On October 1, 1903, the Boston Americans (soon to become the Red Sox) of the American League played the National League champion Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of the modern World Series. Continue reading.

On October 1, 1961, Roger Maris slammed home run number sixty-one into the stands. Continue reading.

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